🔗 Share this article Lindsey Vonn Assured of Being 'in a good place' for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics The veteran skier had a titanium prosthesis fitted to her right knee during her time away from competitive skiing. American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn asserts she will be "in a good place" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, after earning a podium spot for the fourth time in her last five World Cup events. The 41-year-old, who achieved a milestone by becoming the most senior racer to win a downhill World Cup winner, finished third in the super-G in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This marked her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup podium finish. Strong Return in the French Alps Racing in the French Alps resort for the first occasion in almost a decade, Vonn finished the course in a time of 1:20.60. She was 0.36 seconds behind victor Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson securing the runner-up spot. "I was slightly lacking the right line on the first jump," the skier commented. "Subsequently, I performed strongly. I'm satisfied with my run today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was not aggressive enough." This result was her second podium at Val d'Isere during the event, having also claimed bronze in the downhill on Saturday. A Remarkable Comeback from Retirement Vonn ended her career in February 2019 as a result of ongoing knee problems. However, she returned to racing in December 2024 after a significant orthopedic procedure. With 47 days remaining until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which are set to run from 6-22 February, Vonn's performances are timely. She boasts one gold and two bronze medals from previous Games and is firmly on track to represent the United States at the next Olympics. "At the Olympics, I will be where I need to be," the athlete confirmed. Aiming for Further Glory Alongside her Games aspirations, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four World Cup titles she has accumulated over a career spanning 20 years. She presently enjoys a 69-point lead at the top of the overall downhill standings and is ranked fifth in the super-G World Cup table. This season's World Cup circuit includes a total of nine races scheduled before the circuit finale in Norway on March 21st, 2026.